![KCRW's Good Food Video show](https://d3dthqtvwic6y7.cloudfront.net/podcast-covers/000/032/528/small/kcrw-s-good-food-video.jpg)
Summary: Did you know there are male and female fennel bulbs? The female of this delicately anise-flavored bulb is sweeter and can be braised with tomato sauce. Watch host Evan Kleiman demonstrate how to make this simple but elegant dish. She also makes a fast salad with raw fennel, persimmons and Belgian endive.